Screening & Management of Gynecological Cancers

This book is a guide to the prevention, diagnosis and management of gynaecologic cancers. Divided into nine sections, the first chapters examine different types of cancer cervical, endometrial, ovarian, and vulval and vaginal. The next section covers screening and management of familial gynaecological cancers, followed by coverage of various treatment options chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and targeted therapy, a newer modality. The finals chapters cover miscellaneous topics such as breast cancer screening, gynae-oncological emergencies, hormone replacement therapy, and palliative care; concluding with staging systems for the different types of cancer. The comprehensive text covers both pre-malignant and malignant lesions, placing emphasis on the importance of prevention. Each chapter provides not only scientific content, but also explains practical approaches to patient care.